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The Cities and communities of Canyon County, Idaho *
Bowmont
Caldwell (County Seat)
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Information & Facts about Canyon County, Idaho
Government:
Canyon
County website
Canyon County Courthouse
1115 Albany
Caldwell, ID 83605
208-454-7300
Canyon County Clerk-Recorder
1115 Albany
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-7556
Population:
People:
2000 - 131,441 persons
Housing Units:
2000 - 47,965 units
Density
2000 - 81 persons per square mile
Location:
Neighboring Counties
include:
East: Ada
Northeast: Gem
North: Payette
West: Oregon border
South and Southwest: Owyhee
Climate:
The climate in Canyon County is
seasonal with all four seasons represented.
Yearly average temperature: 65 degrees F.
Yearly average low temperature: 32 degrees F.
Yearly average high temperature:
Yearly precipitation: 10.6 inches
Yearly snowfall: 16.5 inches
Other Facts & Figures:
Median Income:
2000 - $40,377
Per capita Income:
2000 - $15,155
History:
Some say the county was named for a canyon of the Boise River, but others believe it was for the Snake River Canyon that is a boundary for the county. In the area's early history, John Reed's group were killed here in 1813 near the mouth of the Boise River. Later, the Ward Massacre occurred near Middleton. The Hudson's Bay Company established Fort Boise in 1834 near what is now Parma, but abandoned it in 1855. The second Fort Boise was built near the old one, but it also ceased to be used and went into decline. Little sign is left of either fort. The county was created on 7 March 1891 and Caldwell was named the first and only county seat.
Geography:
Area
Total area: 604 square miles (approximate)
Land 589.7 square miles
Water area: 13.8 square miles
The Treasure valley
is surrounded by several mountain ranges - Owyhee, Weiser and Boise. Some peaks
in these ranges rise to 9,000 above sea level. Since the valley is basically
a desert area, transformed by irrigation, there is an abundance of sagebrush
and chaparral. As the slope increases there are more fir, pine and juniper.
Genealogy:
US GenWeb page for Canyon County
Libraries:
Nampa
Public Library
101 Eleventh Ave South
Nampa, ID 83651
Phone: (208) 468-5800
Schools:
Nampa
School District
619 S. Canyon
Nampa, Idaho 83686
Phone: 208-468-4600
Fax: 208-468-4638
Caldwell
School District
1101 E Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone::208-455-3300
Fax: :208-455-3302
Vallivue
School District
2423 S Georgia Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605-4477
Phone: 208-454-0445
Albertson
College
2112 Cleveland Blvd.
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 459-5011
Fax: (208) 459-5175
Economy:
Canyon County has traditionally
been an agricultural area, but other aspects of the economy are becoming more
prominent. The larger cities in the county provide processing and distribution
for the agriculture and livestock here. Manufacturing makes up about 20% of
the local economy with retail trade at about 11% and social services along with
educational health taking about 18%.
Caldwell Economic Development Council
Phone: 208-454-0087
Organizations & Groups:
Nampa
Chamber of Commerce
1305 3rd Street South
Nampa, Idaho 83651
Phone: (208) 466-4641
Fax: (208) 466-4677
Toll Free: 1-877-20NAMPA
Caldwell Chamber
Of Commerce
704 Blaine St
P.O. Box 819
Caldwell, ID 83606
Phone: 208-459-7493
Fax: 208-454-1284
Attractions
& Other Information:
The area abounds
in recreation with river rafting and rock hunting and climbing being favorite
activities. Hiking, skiing, biking and more are popular activities depending
on the season.
Canyon County Fair - held each summer at the end of July
Canyon County Historical Museum
1200 Front Street
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-7611
Warhawk Air Museum
4917 Aviation Way
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 454-2854
Our Memories Museum
1122 Main Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 459-1413
Snake
River Dayz
held in July each year. The feature of this event is the Snake
River Stampede
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